So, I've been buried in work the past few weeks, but looked up from the grindstone this morning to find this good news, Patrick Kennedy's comment on the impact of the new health reform legislation on coverage for eating disorders and other mental health treatment:
From a letter by Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI):
A key aspect of this legislation that is of particular importance to me is the extension of the mental health parity protections established into law last year by my legislation, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Not only are these protections extended to all plans in the Exchange, but mental health and substance use benefits are a part of the essential benefits package created by this legislation. For the 67 percent of adults and 80 percent of children who need mental health care that do not receive it, this victory cannot be understated. Today marks a new day and a giant leap forward towards our transition from a “sick care” system to one which is preventive, collaborative, and patient-centered.
There's more information about the details of health reform at the Bazelton Center for Mental Health Law site:
This is a HUGE win. We should all contact our representatives who support health reform and thank them!
From a letter by Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI):
A key aspect of this legislation that is of particular importance to me is the extension of the mental health parity protections established into law last year by my legislation, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Not only are these protections extended to all plans in the Exchange, but mental health and substance use benefits are a part of the essential benefits package created by this legislation. For the 67 percent of adults and 80 percent of children who need mental health care that do not receive it, this victory cannot be understated. Today marks a new day and a giant leap forward towards our transition from a “sick care” system to one which is preventive, collaborative, and patient-centered.
There's more information about the details of health reform at the Bazelton Center for Mental Health Law site:
This is a HUGE win. We should all contact our representatives who support health reform and thank them!
Wow! I had no idea that was part of the reform. . and with all I'm going through with insurance, this makes me hopeful!
Posted by: Stina | March 30, 2010 at 07:04 PM